Essential grocery items donated to residents in flood areas
Coles has donated essential products including breakfast cereal, water, milk, canned food, noodles and pet food to residents in flood-affected towns in central western New South Wales.
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Call to increase emergency payments to flood affected communities
NSW Farmers says there needs to be an urgent increase in emergency payments to flood-affected communities with more than half of the state’s local government areas enduring a flood disaster.
SunRice not to enforce washout fee as wet weather delays rice plantings
While the continuation of La Nina has been a great thing for rice production generally with water storages in both the Murray and Murrumbidgee systems at their highest levels in decades, and water prices at low levels, it is proving a headache for rice preparation.
Elders reports profit of $223.5 million – up 42 per cent
Elders has reported an underlying profit before tax of $223.5 million, up 42 per cent on FY21.
New weather radar upgrade for northern Queensland
Northern Queensland communities will now have access to more reliable and up-to-date weather information with the completion of the Willis Island weather radar upgrade.
Climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture now on the cards for 2030
Australia has endorsed the Glasgow Breakthrough Agenda on Agriculture (GBAA) at COP27.
Water buy back plans to hurt rural communities in NSW
The state’s peak farming group has slammed secret water buyback plans that will hurt rural communities in NSW.
Fair payments for farmers with transmission lines on their land
Farmers for Climate Action, who represents 7000 farmers across Australia, has launched a new video asking all parties contesting the Victorian election to commit to fair payments for farmers who have transmission lines on their land.
Produce through Newcastle port will save farmers $2.8 billion
A bill that will save country roads and help the state’s farmers save money has been passed by Parliament.
Rethink needed on Australia’s dam infrastructure
The impact of the east coast floods demands careful consideration of whether our dam infrastructure and its operation are appropriate for the anticipated stresses of climate change, according to professional services company GHD.
Practical financial skills workshops for farmers in Queensland
Northern Queensland producers have the chance to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at four Rabobank workshops designed to help provide the financial skills essential to managing agricultural enterprises.
Flood affected farmers to receive grants of up to $25,000
NSW Farmers says flood recovery grants are an important first step but warns more government assistance will likely be needed as the full extent of damage is determined.
